A hearty thanks to all the voters who turned out for this month's clash!
The scores have been tallied and a winner chosen.
But before the grand reveal, an announcement...
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Clash of the Titles is having a
BIRTHDAY BASH!
During the week of
September 15-23
COTT will be conducting FOUR giveaways, one for each year
we've been promoting Christian fiction.
During these giveaways, TWENTY of our former champions will be donating
62 copies
of their books!
You read right--62 novels!
(Distributed among four different winners.)
Mark your calendars to return to COTT on September 15.
You don't want miss this amazing event!
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And now, the winner of our August Clash...
The Rose Ring
by Lucie Ulrich
Congratulations, Lucie!
As you'll note from the comments (below) left during the voting, Lucie's fans simply adore her.
Lucie, welcome to the family.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
With a will that reads like a piece of
fiction, the return of his long-lost brother, and the possibility of losing the
family ranch, Micah Cooper calls on high school friend, Sky Baxter, to bail him
out of a bad situation.
Though her brain tells her no, Sky’s heart says yes. She
accepts Micah’s in-name-only proposal, knowing it’s unlikely anything permanent
will come of it. She’s been in love with him since the ninth grade, and if he
hasn’t figured it out by now, there’s little chance he ever will.
When an unexpected kiss ignites a spark, giving Micah hope
for a possible future with Sky, a tragic accident threatens to take it all
away. Torn between following his heart, doing the right thing, and forgiving
the past, Micah is lost in a whirlwind of pain and emotions. Will he make it
through the next two years, or will a long-kept family secret be the undoing of
them all?
PURCHASE
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR:
Lucie Ulrich took her time becoming a writer. Not much
of a reader as a child, writing was of no interest to
her--until she joined a
church drama team. The desire to write a skit, and not simply act out someone
else's was so strong, that once she started, she couldn't seem to stop. That
first skit led to her becoming the drama team director, then eventually, the
performing arts director at a small Christian school.
Lucie's first novel was penned under a tree in a field in Holland.
Though her first, second, and third attempts never saw the light of day, parts
of each of them became the foundation for "Broken Vessels," her first
published work.
No longer involved with the performing arts, Lucie enjoys going on photo
shoots with her husband, and taking long (or short) road trips. She hopes to
find inspiration as she and her husband explore the four corners of the United
States.
What COTT voters had to say:
-Great job Lucie!
-Lucie Ulrich, wonderful story-I really enjoyed it
-Always enjoy reading books written by Lucie Ulrich...hard to put down!
-Lucie Ulrich I can't wait for your next book!
-I love, love, love Lucie Ulrich's work. Ms. Ulrich expertly weaves true-to-life stories that trap the reader in a web of heartache, absolution, forgiveness and acceptance.
-Excellent story, Ms. Ulrich! I couldn't put it down and look forward to seeing a return of these characters in future stories!
-Keep writing, Lucie!
-Loved the book Lucie Ulrich! YG
-Cindy Thompson is one of my favorite authors. She and I share the same passion--genealogy. I look forward to reading her Ellis Island series.
-Way to go Lucie Ulrich. Your books are wonderful!
-Lucie Ulrich is a wonderful author. I have read both of her books and absolutely loved them.
-Lucie Ulrich's book THE ROSE RING is a must read. I didn't want to quit reading. I love it, Lucie!!!
What Lucie's Readers Have to Say:
"The Rose Ring is a story of wounded souls who find healing as they learn to lean on God and come to trust one another. Ulrich has a knack for creating complicated, compelling characters that readers can't help but fall in love with. What I liked best about this story was that it is woven around realistic family fractures, and that it has a real world ending."
"Lucie Ulrich doesn't just tell us a story, she brings us into the story! I felt their pain and joy, their confusion and relief....It is a story about love and loss, tragedy and forgiveness, inspiration and faith. You’ll be teary-eyed many times throughout the story, so keep a box of tissues close by. And you'll become so attached to these characters that you'll be better for it! It is emotional, inspiring and unforgettable. This will be a book I will pick up again and again and will recommend it to everyone I can."
